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/Sounds like "ahr" (as in "art") + "MAHR" (as in "mark") + "kee" (as in "keep") + "LOHM" (as in "loan") + "boh" (as in "boat")/

Meaning

To cause a huge ruckus, fight, or chaotic scene. In Argentina and the Caribbean, when a quilombo gets armado, everything gets loud, tense, and messy at once. Something that was fine suddenly is very much not fine.

Examples

A huge scene broke out when he showed up unannounced at his ex's party.

Don't start a scene, there are kids here.

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Regional synonyms

To go too far, to cross the line, to be completely over the top. In Argentina and Uruguay, "zarpado" works both ways: it can be a compliment meaning something is insanely good, or an insult meaning someone was totally out of line. The tone and context decide everything.